Groups (2-18)
Any Date
6 - 7 hour
215 km
From $80
Visit the masterpiece of Hellenistic architecture - the temple Garni, as well as the Geghard monastery carved in the rock, named after the spear that pierced the body of Christ and which has been stored here for a long time. You will be able to participate in the process of baking Armenian lavash, see the “pearl of Armenia" - one of the largest alpine freshwater lakes in the world – lake Sevan.
1-st day
What will we see
Charents Arch
We begin our journey stopping at the Charents arch. From here, in fine weather one can see the sparkling snowy peaks of the Biblical Mount Ararat.
Garni pagan temple
We will see the only pagan temple in the territory of Transcaucasia.
An Ionic pagan temple located in the village of Garni. It is the best-known structure and symbol of pre-Christian Armenia. The structure was built by king Tiridates I in the first century AD as a temple to the sun god Mihr.
Lavash baking master class
Let us bake Armenian lavash and then treat friends
We shall take part in the process of baking Armenian bread, and those who wish can try to bake the finest lavash and then treat their friends the freshest homemade cheese and fragrant greens wrapped in lavash.
Geghard Rock Monastery
We shall visit a monastery carved out of the rock
We shall visit a medieval monastery, partially carved out of the adjacent rock listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with enhanced protection status. Here, from ancient times, there is a holy spring originating from a cave, which according to the legend heals any illness.
Lake Sevan and the Monastery on the Peninsula
Enjoy the picturesque sight of the lake from the top of the hill of the peninsula. We shall visit one of the biggest freshwater lakes in the world.
We shall see the picturesque miracle of the nature "the Armenian pearl", one of the oldest freshwater high altitude lakes in the world. Enjoy the beautiful view of the lake from the peninsula hill, where the medieval monastery Sevanavank is located.
Dinner at Lake Sevan
Sevan whitefish barbeque and a special barbeque from crabs
You will have the opportunity to dine on the shore of lake Sevan and try the barbeque of the famous Sevan whitefish and special barbeque from crabs.
Back To Yerevan
Time for rest
The cost of the tour
the price is per personа
Find out the details of the tour
At your request, and estimated time of arrival, possible changes in the program
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- Support 24 hours
- guide service
- comfortable transport
ADDITIONALLY PAY
- Lavash Baking Master Class (2$)
- Garni entrance tickets ($3)
- meal